Pet Food Safety Alerts

This living topic focuses on the numerous recalls and warnings issued regarding pet food safety. It highlights various incidents where pet food products were contaminated with harmful substances such as melamine, aflatoxin, and salmonella, leading to severe health issues and deaths in pets. The content covers specific recalls from brands like Diamond Pet Foods, Nutro, and Blue Buffalo, detailing the legal actions taken, the health risks involved, and the steps affected pet owners can take. It also discusses broader concerns about the pet food industry, including the sourcing of ingredients and the regulatory challenges in ensuring pet food safety.

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Blue Ridge Beef recalls Kitten Mix because of Salmonella

The recalled kitten mix was sold in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions

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Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,350 pounds of its Kitten Mix product due to Salmonella contamination. The recall follows a customer complaint about animal illness and subsequent testing by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, which confirmed the presence of Salmonella in the product.

Salmonella can harm pets consuming the food and pose a risk to humans handling contaminated products, especially if they don't wash their hands properly after contact.

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TFP Nutrition recalls Retriever All Life Recipe Dry Dog Food

TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, Texas, is recalling Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Dogs with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

No dog or human illness has been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in 50 lb bags with “3277 TFP” or “3278 TFP”and the “best by” date 10/24 on the second line of the date code, was sold in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product and would like a replacement product or refund, may contact TFP Nutrition toll-free at (800) 330-3048, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 5 pm (CST) or online at tfpnutrition.com/recall.

TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, Texas, is recalling Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food.The product may be contaminated with...

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Mid America Pet Food recalls Victor Super Premium Dog Food

Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, Texas, is recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.

No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which consists of 644 cases sold in 5-lb bags with lot code 1000016385 on the back of the bag and Best By Date 4/30/2024, was shipped to various distributors and retailers nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not feed it to pets or any other animals, but destroy it in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access, and wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers.

Consumers with questions may contact Mid America Pet Food at (888) 428-7544 from 8 AM to 5 PM (CT) Monday through Friday or by email at info@mapf.com.

Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, Texas, is recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus.The product may be contaminated with...

2022
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Stormberg Foods recalls chicken strips and chicken crisps for dogs

Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat.

The products may be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, packaged in branded plastic bags and sold nationwide in retail stores and online, may be found here.

Coding information can be found on the back of each package to the left or right of the UPC code.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products and/or have pets who have become ill should notify the company by email at stormbergship@gmail.com immediately with all product information to receive return or proper disposal information.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (919) 947-6011 Monday through Saturday from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (EST) or by the email address listed above.

Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat...

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Primal Pet Foods recalls raw frozen beef patties

Primal Pet Foods is recalling a single lot (66 cases) of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no complaints or reports of illness in pets or humans.

The recalled product, which comes in flexible packaging, lot #W10068709 with a best by date of 05/22/23, was sold from the freezer at select pet stores in Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and British Columbia in late April 2022.

The lot number and best by date are on the lower third of the back of the package.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should stop feeding it to their dogs and dispose of it immediately.

Consumers with questions may contact Primal Pet Foods online or by phone at (800) 742-1312 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. (PST) for more information.

Primal Pet Foods is recalling a single lot (66 cases) of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.The product may be contaminated with Listeria...

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Freshpet recalls Freshpet Select Fresh from the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe

Freshpet is recalling a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe.

The product may be contaminated with salmonella.

There have been no reports of illnesses, injuries, or adverse reactions to date.

The recalled product -- which comes in a 4.5 lb. bag with UPC code 627975011673 and a Sell by Date of 10/29/22 -- may have been sold at some Walmart stores in Alabama and Georgia, as well as in certain Target stores and other select retailers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia.

What to do

Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions may contact the firm at (800) 285-0563 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EDT) and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (EDT).

Freshpet is recalling a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe.The product may be contaminated with salmonella...

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Woody’s Pet Food Deli recalls Raw Cornish Hen pet food

Woody’s Pet Food Deli of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling Raw Cornish Hen pet food “With Supplements” sticker.

The product may be contaminated with salmonella.

A list of the products, sold in the company’s retail stores in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Woodbury, Minnesota, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should discontinue using it and return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm's stores Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. (CST) at (612) 208-0335 (Minneapolis), (651) 493-7269 (St Paul), and (651) 340-8678 (Woodbury).

Woody’s Pet Food Deli of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling Raw Cornish Hen pet food “With Supplements” sticker.The product may be contaminated with salm...

2021
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Tuffy’s Pet Foods recall Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food

Tuffy's Pet Foods is recalling approximately 1,600 cases of Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food.

The product may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D, which can cause adverse reactions in dogs of all sizes, including symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss.

There are no reports of illness or injury to date.

The recalled product -- which comes in a 12.5-oz. TetraPak carton with a lot number between 0629101N1 and 0901101N1 and UPC 0 73893 96202 1 -- has “best by dates” of June 9, 2023, and September 1, 2023. It was shipped to distributors and retail stores within the U.S.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should stop feeding it to their pets immediately and return it to their retailer for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Tuffy’s Pet Foods at (800) 525-9155 Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (CT), or by email at tufcustservice@klnfamilybrands.com.

Tuffy's Pet Foods is recalling approximately 1,600 cases of Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food.The product may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D, whic...

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Fromm Family Foods recalls Four Star Shredded Entrée dog food

Fromm Family Foods is recalling approximately 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded Entrée dog food.

The products may have elevated levels of Vitamin D, which can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. There are no reports of illness or injury to date

A list of the recalled products, packaged in 12-oz. cans with a Best By Date of 08/2024 and sold at neighborhood pet stores nationwide, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop feeding them to their dogs and return them to their retailer.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 325-6331 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am --5:00 pm (CT), or by email at info@frommfamily.com.

Fromm Family Foods is recalling approximately 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded Entrée dog food.The products may have elevated levels of Vitamin D, which c...

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Top Quality Dog Food recalls Beef HVM

Top Quality Dog Food of Hyattsville, Md., is recalling 1-lb. packages Beef HVM.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, lot #071521, was distributed in Washington, D.C., Maryland. Virginia, Delaware Massachusetts, Connecticut and South Carolina, and sold through mail order and direct delivery from July 21, 2021, through August 2, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should discard it immediately, or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (240) 802-6601 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (EST) or by email at customerservice@topqualitydogfood.com

Top Quality Dog Food of Hyattsville, Md., is recalling 1-lb. packages Beef HVM. The product may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogen...

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Wet Noses recalls Simply Nourish brand frozen dog food

Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company of Monroe, Wash., is recalling approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish frozen dog food.

The products contain elevated levels of Vitamin D, which could induce symptoms including vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, packaged in 2-lb and 4.5-lb packages across specific date ranges, and sold at select PetSmart stores nationwide, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop feeding them to their dogs, and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (866) 938-6673 Monday – Friday, from 8 am – 4:30 pm (PST).

Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company of Monroe, Wash., is recalling approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish frozen dog food. The products contain...